HEIDELBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After the first half of financial year 2012/2013, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (FWB: HDD) is on track to achieving its operational objectives. In the second quarter (July 1 to September 30, 2012), incoming orders were on a par with the previous year's level at EUR 668 million. Compared with the prior-year period, incoming orders in the first half-year rose by EUR 225 million to EUR 1.558 billion (previous year: EUR 1.333 billion) as a result of the drupa industry trade show in May. At EUR 790 million, the order backlog at the end of the first half-year was around EUR 60 million higher than in the previous year.
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The figures for the third quarter of financial year 2012/2013 are due to be published on February 7, 2013.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimations by the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the Management Board is of the opinion that those assumptions and estimations are realistic, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the macro-economic situation, in the exchange rates, in the interest rates and in the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft gives no warranty and does not assume liability for any damages in case the future development and the projected results do not correspond with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.